Park ranger Jobs in Colorado Springs, CO

Salary : $18.00 Hourly

Location : Recreation and Cultural Services - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type : Seasonal

Job Number : S17039

Division : Parks, Rec & Cultural Svc

Department : Garden of the Gods

Opening Date : 02 / 06 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Description / Position Overview

PT Park Ranger Garden of the Gods - (Seasonal Positions)

About the Job : Garden of the Gods Park seeks highly motivated, team oriented, and courteous individuals to help provide interpretation, environmental education, and insure compliance with park rules and regulations for our over 4.5 million annual visitors. Help protect one of the top municipal parks in the country!

Job Type : Seasonal

Work Schedule : ( 4) 10 hour or (5) 8 hour shifts totaling 40 hours per week. Hours worked will be between 9 am and 8 pm. Employees will be expected to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. (Normal work schedule will vary depending upon the needs of the department)

Work Location : Garden of the Gods Park, Colorado Springs, Colorado

This is a seasonal (at-will) position with benefits limited to those required by applicable state and federal laws, which include Worker's Compensation, Medicare, Unemployment Insurance, and PERA (Public Employees' Retirement Association).

Anticipated season is mid-May thru September (negotiable). Scheduled hours will vary based on department needs. Total hours worked will not exceed 1,500 annually.

Open until filled.

As a SEASONAL - PT Park Ranger at Garden of the Gods, you will :

• Provide information and directions to park users
• Assure park users comply with park rules and regulations
• Perform resource and safety patrols while assisting park users as needed
• Issue notices of violations; contact police and rescue for assistance as needed
• Create, organize, and / or administer interpretive programs; conduct guided nature walks
• Work with volunteer and community groups
• Complete incident reports, compile daily statistics, and other routine documentation
• Operate work trucks, two-way radios
• Help maintain the cleanliness, appearance, and operational efficiency of the park
• Support special events in accordance with event plans
• Provide traffic and pedestrian control
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

Additional Information

Work is performed outdoors with possible exposure to extreme weather conditions, dust, and pollen

This position requires the ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally; sit, stand, run, or walk for prolonged periods; stoop, climb, and bend frequently; and hike up to six miles

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE : This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

Do you have one year of experience in a customer service or natural resources environment?

Do you have college-level coursework in environment studies, natural resources, park management, geology, biology, or a related field?

Do you possess a valid, or willing to obtain, and maintain upon hire, a non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and / or drug violations or pending charges?

Do you possess a current Colorado DOT Flagger certification?

Do you possess a current CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) certification?

Do you possess a current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification?

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